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Association between Infection and Stroke: A Meta-analysis of Prospective Observational Studies
Some studies have suggested an association between Helicobacter pylori infection and the risk of stroke, but the relationship remains controversial. The aim of this study was to obtain a more comprehensive estimate of H. pylori on the risk of stroke by performing a meta-analysis.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - October 1, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Min Yu, Yangbo Zhang, Zhen Yang, Jiangwu Ding, Chuan Xie, Nonghua Lu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Association between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Stroke: A Meta-analysis of Prospective Observational Studies
Conclusions: In conclusion, our formal meta-analysis indicated no strong association between H. pylori infection and stroke, neither in those with cytotoxin-associated gene-A–positive infection. We believe that future epidemiologic studies of H. pylori and stroke are unlikely to be fruitful.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 29, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Min Yu, Yangbo Zhang, Zhen Yang, Jiangwu Ding, Chuan Xie, Nonghua Lu Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research